Brandner v. Providence Health & Services - Washington

OPINION

WINFREE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Providence Alaska Medical Center terminated Dr. Michael Brandner’s hospital privileges without notice and an opportunity to be heard after determining he had violated hospital policy by failing to report an Alaska State Medical Board order requiring him to undergo an evaluation of his fitness to practice medicine. Dr. Brandner unsuccessfully challenged this action through Providence’s internal post-termination hearing and appeal procedures. Dr. Brandner then sued in superior court, seeking reinstatement and damages for, in relevant part, alleged due…